Oxford University Press (OUP) offers a Read & Publish Agreement that allows eligible authors to publish open access without individual payment. This guide helps authors understand the process for using institutional funds under this agreement.
HMSOM-affiliated authors are eligible to publish open access with Oxford University Press under the institution’s Read & Publish Agreement. Eligibility is confirmed during the post-acceptance process and depends on both your institutional affiliation and article type.
If you're unsure of your eligibility or the prompt doesn't appear automatically, reach out to SciPris support via the publishing platform.
Acceptance Email
After peer review, you'll receive an acceptance email with a link to the SciPris platform.
Log in to SciPris
Create or sign in to your SciPris account (different from your journal submission account).
Select the HMSOM Read & Publish Agreement
If eligible, you'll see the option to continue under HMSOM’s open access agreement.
Choose Your License
No charges will appear—publishing costs are covered by HMSOM’s agreement.
Submit for Review
Confirm and submit your request for processing.
Track Your Progress
Use the SciPris dashboard to view status or make updates.
HMSOM authors and researchers benefit from Oxford University Press’s Read & Publish Agreement, which enables open access publishing without individual charges.
Full read access to OUP’s 375+ journal titles
Unlimited publishing in hybrid and fully OA journals
Reduced publishing costs and increased research visibility
Maximized institutional impact and global discoverability
Fast, streamlined open access publishing process
High-quality peer and editorial review
Agreement helps meet funder open access mandates
No article processing charges (APCs) for eligible submissions
